Autograft Versus Allograft for Benign Lesions in Children

The use of allograft (and avoidance of autograft) in anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a critical analysis

“…Advocates of autograft attribute superior fusion and biocompatibility properties to autograft when compared with allograft; the main disadvantage with autograft being its limited supply [13]. Most studies comparing autograft and allograft fusion rates in different spinal fusion settings found no significant difference [2,4,15]. The senior author (J.O.B.)…”

Faster integration of human allograft bone than of the bovine substitute LubbocNon-randomized evaluation of 20 cases with benign tumors or tumorlike conditions

“…No data are avilable on the application of the bovine substitute Lubboc after curettage of benign tumors, although good results have been described for allografts (Glancy et al 1991). We found that allografts integrated faster than Lubboc.…”

Intracorporal bone grafting for vertebral compression fractures with intraosseous vacuum phenomenon

“…Calcium sulfate is osteoconductive, supports the ingrowth of blood vessels and osteogenic cells, acts as space filler, and prevents in-growth of soft tissue [3,6,7,14]. Calcium sulfate has long been used to fill bone defects and as a bone graft substitute.…”